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J897 LRV

1992 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,567 mi
Last recorded31,567 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 Porsche 91190,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ897 LRV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 31,567 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 31,567 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 31,220 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 30,402 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 29,281 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 28,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres old and perishing

front strut bump stops perished

Pass 5 Aug 2014 28,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres old and perishing

front strut bump stops perished

Pass 10 Aug 2013 26,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 24,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 24,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,052 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 23,042 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,042 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2008 22,930 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 21,927 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 21,038 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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J897 LRV is a 1992 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1992 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 90,034 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J897 LRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 34 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J897 LRV registered?

J897 LRV is a 1992 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J897 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J897 LRV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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